Lakeview teen found safe after wanted former deputy turns himself in

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Both 17-year-old Marriah Andrews (left) of Lakeview was reported missing Friday. Former Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Turkle, who is under investigation for sex crimes for an alleged relationship with Andrews, also went missing on Friday, Oregon State Police said.

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LAKEVIEW, Ore. -- Former Lake County sheriff’s deputy Kenneth Turkle, who was wanted in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a missing 17-year-old Lakeview girl, turned himself in at the Lake County Jail Sunday morning.

The teen, Marriah Andrews, contacted police hours later. She was found unharmed and detectives have contacted her family, state police said.

Turkle, 42, from Lakeview, was wanted for three counts of 3rd-degree sex abuse and three counts of contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor. He was allegedly involved in a sexual relationship with Andrews, state police officials said.

Andrews’ family reported her missing on Friday.

Witnesses said the Lakeview teen was reportedly last seen leaving the Grants Pass area with Turkle.

Officials said Turkle, who was a deputy for more than 10 years, resigned a week ago amid an investigation by OSP detectives.

If you have any information on the case, call the Oregon State Police at (541) 947-2267.